Lata Mangeshkar, Aamir Khan join B-town in donating towards Maharashtra flood relief

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis took to Twitter to thank the stars.

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The Bharat Ratna awardee donated Rs 11 lakh towards the Chief Minister's relief fund, while the 'Dangal' actor made a contribution of Rs 25 lakh.
Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar and superstar Aamir Khan are the latest celebrities to have come forward to support victims of the Maharashtra floods.

The Bharat Ratna awardee donated Rs 11 lakh towards the Chief Minister Relief Fund, while the 'Dangal' actor made a contribution of Rs 25 lakh.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis took to Twitter to thank the stars.


"Thank you Aamir Khan for your contribution of Rs 25,00,000 towards CM Relief Fund. Maharashtra Floods," Fadnavis said.


"We are also thankful to Respected Lata Didi for the contribution of Rs 11,00,000/- (Rs 11 lakh) towards CM Relief Fund. Maharashtra Floods!" Fadnavis told the legendary singer.

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Earlier, Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries had donated Rs 5 crore to aid rehabilitation work in the state.
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh had also contributed Rs 51 lakh and Rs 25 lakh, respectively, towards the CM's relief fund.

Till August 16, the death toll in the Maharashtra floods had shot up to 54 in the Pune division while another four people continued to remain missing.

The worst-hit is Sangli district reported 26 deaths, followed by Kolhapur with 10, Satara 8, Pune 9 and Solapur one. Two people are still missing in Kolhapur and one each in Sangli and Pune districts.

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'Earth', 'Dhobi Ghat', 'Talaash': 5 Times Aamir Khan Was A Part Of Offbeat Cinema
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Aamir Khan is synonymous with versatility and perfection in the Indian film industry. From his first appearance in '1984 Holi' to the recently released 'Thugs Of Hindostan' the actor has time and again stunned fans with his talent, and zeal to achieve perfection in every role.

The actor, often termed Mr. Perfectionist, is not just a favourite with the masses, but also wins over critics with his film choices.

Having made his Bollywood debut at the age of 19, Khan turns 54 today. Here's a look at some of his most offbeat films so far.

Aamir Khan is synonymous with versatility and perfection in the Indian film industry. From his first appearance in '1984 Holi' to the recently released 'Thugs Of Hindostan' the actor has time and aga..
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Deepa Mehta's '1947:Earth' was a period romance-drama based on Bapsi Sidhwa's novel 'Cracking India'. Set in Lahore, the film was a gritty take on how the partition turned friends into foes.

Khan, who was popular for his comic and romantic roles in the 90s, won hearts in a completely new avatar in the film, that also starred Shabana Azmi and Nandita Das. He essayed the role of a benevolent man who turns into a monster when he sees his lady in love with another man. Khan was lauded for his portrayal of Dil Nawaz.

The movie was India's official entry to the Academy Awards in the Best Foreign Language Film category.

Deepa Mehta's '1947:Earth' was a period romance-drama based on Bapsi Sidhwa's novel 'Cracking India'. Set in Lahore, the film was a gritty take on how the partition turned friends into foes. Khan, wh..
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Khan known for his acting chops, also proved his capabilities as a producer with the 2010 satirical comedy 'Peepli Live'. The film explored the subject of farmer suicides, and the subsequent political and public response.

Breaking free from the run-of-the-mill Bollywood dramas, the film followed the life of farmer Natha Das ManikPuri, played by actor Omkar Das Manikpuri, who threatens to end his life thus attracting the attention of media and politicians.

A sensitive subject to cover, the film was well-received at the box office, and hailed by critics as well.

Khan known for his acting chops, also proved his capabilities as a producer with the 2010 satirical comedy 'Peepli Live'. The film explored the subject of farmer suicides, and the subsequent politica..
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Kiran Rao's directorial debut 'Dhobi Ghat', that saw Khan essay the role of a reclusive Mumbai-based artist, hit the theatres in January 2011. Khan also produced the film, which he called among his favourites .

The movie also starred Prateik Babbar, Monica Dogra and Kriti Malhotra. A dark art film at its best, while it failed to set the cash registers ringing at the box office, it was well-received by critics.

Kiran Rao's directorial debut 'Dhobi Ghat', that saw Khan essay the role of a reclusive Mumbai-based artist, hit the theatres in January 2011. Khan also produced the film, which he called among his f..
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Another Aamir Khan production, 'Delhi Belly' was a dark comedy that impressed not just critics but also fans. Starring Imran Khan, Kunaal Roy Kapur and Vir Das in pivotal roles, it revolved around the lives of three friends living a debt-ridden life in a shady apartment in New Delhi.

The A-rated film, that saw Khan make an appearance in the concluding song 'I hate you like I love you', received a four-star rating from critics and opened with a bang at the box office.

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